Why not try this money saving BBQ
gas conversion ?
The great thing about this BBQ
gas conversion is that it is a win-win situation as natural gas is
cheaper and lasts longer than
liquid propane which is great for your food and even better for your
wallet.
All you need to do is start
off by obtaining a conversion kit,
connecting it up to a longer
gas line, and drilling some holes. So, let's get started with the BBQ
conversion!
First
of all you will have to check over all parts of your BBQ grill to make
sure that the components are actually up to the task of the BBQ
conversion.
Carefully check the grill burners, housing and all
other parts of the of the grill itself before starting and renew any
components that are not up to the job. As with any BBQ gas conversion,
safety is of utmost importance, so do not hesitate in removing and
replacing any parts as neccessary.
To
begin with you will need to Install a T-section of pipe into the
natural gas line to convert your
propane BBQ grill to natural gas. The T-section will have an seperate
closure valve and a connector to attach to the gas line.
You must
stop the gas
flow before you install the T-section, and
to check for leaks around the seal of the new section by using soapy
water around the seal when you re-start the gas otherwise your BBQ gas
conversion will not operate efficiently, nor safely.
Uninstall
the existing propane regulator on your barbecue which can
often be found attached to the hose that connects to the propane tank,
since the natural
gas regulator at your home will now regulate the gas pressure.
You will probably need to use a screwdriver to remove the regulator
from both the housing and the burners of your propane BBQ grill.
Take
out the control knob assembly, which should be attached directly
to the burner. You may need to remove the entire front panel of your
barbecue in order to remove the controls from the burner.
This part of
the BBQ gas conversion will take a short while, so why not grab
yourself a drink and get ready for the final stage.
Useful BBQ Accessories
Final
stage of the BBQ gas conversion
Take
a cordless or power drill, and drill out the burner and control knob
holes to enlarge them ready to accept the natural gas connection.
Slowly widen these holes
using a suitable sized drill bit until you have opened up the area
enough to allow the new fittings can be attached.
Open up the holes
slowly and progressively as you want to avoid making the holes too
large as this will result in a loose fitment.
Now
attach the hose from the gas line to the grill burners and note that
the length of gas line
you require depends entirely on how near your gas line is to your
barbecue grill.
It
should be noted that if you feel unsure about installing the
T-section of pipe to the gas line, call your local specialist and allow
them to convert the line for you. Now you can enjoy all the benefits of
your BBQ gas conversion.
